Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs PackCheck Lists

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Create and edit LaTeX documents on your iOS device. Compile your .tex files into PDFs with advanced features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave. Seamlessly sync files and export your work.

Highlights
  • File synchronization (Dropbox, Box, Drive)
  • PdfTeX and LuaTex compilation
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Autosave and error handling
  • PDF export to other apps or Files
  • Instant preview on iPad
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Tex Pro is the best LaTeX editor for your iOS devices. It lets you to create and edit your .tex files and export a PDF from them. We spent a lot of time to create the best editor for the iOS ecosystem. It works well with the iOS 13 Files app and supports multiple windows on the iPad. Main Features: * Files synchronization (including Dropbox, Box, Drive and other file providers) * Use PdfTeX or LuaTex to generate a PDF * Stores .tex documents and generated PDF on your device * Syntax highlighting * Line numbers * Autosave * Full keyboard support * Export the generated PDF to other Apps or save to Files * Built in snippets * Built in symbols collection * Error and warning handling and highlighting in your .tex file * Instant Preview next to the editor on iPad * Font size change * Syntax highlight color change * Full dark mode support * Select custom fonts for the editor Tex Pro Subscription Unlock all premium features with our monthly subscription for just $9.99/month or $59.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Easily manage your subscription through your iTunes account. Note: Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/tc.html

About

PackCheck Lists

Features
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PackCheck helps you create packing checklists without starting from zero every time. Choose a template, make a list, check items off, and edit it for your own trip or routine. It is built for beach trips, one-night business travel, gym days, outings with a baby, camping, international travel, snow trips, and workations. Free templates include: Beach trip 1-night business trip Gym With baby Template Pro unlocks extra templates for bigger plans: Camping International trip Snow and ski Workation PackCheck supports English and Japanese, stores your lists on your device, and does not require an account. Use it for travel, business trips, gym bags, camping gear, family outings, and any situation where forgetting one small thing can make the day harder.

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
PackCheck Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro and PackCheck Lists are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PackCheck Lists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus PackCheck Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProPackCheck Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCMikoto Perut

Bugs and requests

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor jumping to end of document
  • Compilation errors even with correct code
  • Inability to open or import existing LaTeX files
  • Previewer not updating with changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved file management and integration with cloud storage
  • Autocomplete and command suggestions
  • Better support for LaTeX packages and external files
  • Dedicated save button
  • Offline mode

PackCheck Lists

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Tex Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Tex Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

PackCheck Lists

One-time1
  • Template Pro$4.99

Questions

Is LaTeX Editor Tex Pro free?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PackCheck Lists free?
PackCheck Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or PackCheck Lists have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor PackCheck Lists shows ads.

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